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Saint Louis Civil War Era Graves – a photo essay

Saint Louis was one of the largest cities in the country during the Civil War – significantly larger than Chicago. Situated on the Mississippi River, just south of its confluence with the Missouri River, this city had always been an … Continue reading

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The Battle of Wilson’s Creek and the Struggle for Missouri

Today is the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, less commonly known as the Battle of Oak Hills.  Fought near Springfield, Missouri, it was the first major conflict in the Western Theater of the Civil War.  In an … Continue reading

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